- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Flexible scheduling
About Sharon
Sharon Belshaw is a counsellor with 15 years' experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks, along with trauma, relationship strain and mood difficulties. Her style is warm and flexible, and she adapts sessions around work and caring responsibilities.
Sharon has worked in a range of settings including GP practices, educational services, a brain injury centre, corporate environments and the third sector. She mentions a history of clinical leadership and currently holds a CEO role in an organisation she previously served as Clinical Lead. This mix of clinical and management work informs how she supports people and teams.
Her practice draws on several approaches. Sharon trained in person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She also uses hypnotherapy and trauma-focused work when these fit a person’s needs. Sessions typically focus on practical skills, talking through difficult memories, and pacing work to suit the individual's life.
Sharon keeps up with ongoing professional development and says she follows current research to shape her work. She has been recognised with a Health and Social Care award and has published an article in a national journal. She also offers coaching and management consultations alongside therapeutic work, helping people with work-related pressures as well as personal issues.
People who choose Sharon can expect a conversational, calm approach. She aims to help clients build coping skills for everyday life, work through traumatic memories gradually, and plan realistic steps towards clearer routines and better emotional balance.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Sharon works with cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing as part of her practice. CBT focuses on linking thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helping people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety and panic. EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional hold and can be used for trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with the client about their history, the problems they want to address, and what feels most comfortable. Together they set goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and pace, adapting techniques as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are available before booking. In general online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to work from a quieter location that suits the session and to arrange appointments around work or caring duties.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and relationship or family issues. Other areas include depression, grief, addictions and work-related pressures.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sharon uses a warm, engaging style and aims to be flexible around life demands like childcare or work. Sessions focus on practical skills, talking things through, and pacing work to suit each person.
What professional experience does she bring?
She has 15 years' experience in settings such as GP practices, education, a brain injury centre, corporate services and the third sector. She has also worked in clinical leadership and senior management roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sharon is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. Her profile notes a Health and Social Care award and a publication in a national journal.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.